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The National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC or the "Commission"), in a bid to boost investment and accelerate mini-grid deployment, issued a Mini Grid Regulations in 2016 (2016 Regulations)...

As the global fashion industry increasingly embraces sustainability, Nigeria's fashion sector faces a pressing need to follow suit.

Nigeria often hailed as the "Giant of Africa," faces challenges when it comes to energy production and consumption, similar to other countries.

Climate change poses a significant global challenge, with profound consequences for economies, ecosystems, and human life. Nigeria, one of Africa's largest oil producers, faces a unique challenge which is transitioning to a low-carbon economy while ensuring economic stability and access to energy.

Welcome to the Energy and Natural Resources Quarterly newsletter. At the intersection of law, policy, and industry, the energy and natural resources sectors in Nigeria continue to evolve rapidly.

*Uche Val Obi, SAN, FCIARB with contributions from Izuchukwu Gideon Okpara, Simbiat Abubakar Okwilague and Lilian Chiwendu Adat.

As Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors continue to gain prominence in business practices, incorporating ESG considerations into contracts and agreements is crucial for companies...

Climate change, social inequality, and unethical company operations are just a few of the issues facing the world today. More and more companies are recognising the negative impact that industry...

Section 29 (1) of the Petroleum Industry Bill 2021 establishes the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (the "Authority")

In our previous publication, we had introduced the concept of environmental, social and governance (ESG), and how organisations can leverage on this to attract ESG investments from ESG-conscious investors.

The CCA 2021 established the National Council on Climate Change (the "Council") which is a body corporate vested with the powers to develop policies and make decisions on all matters pertaining to climate change in Nigeria.

Critical to the attainment of sustainable development and combatting climate change is innovation in the form of green technology.

Decarbonisation is no longer a distant climate ambition. It is now shaping legal frameworks, regulatory expectations, and investment decisions across energy-producing jurisdictions.

Nigeria is the largest economy in Africa. With a population of over 200 million people, it is difficult to ignore Nigeria in the AfCFTA process.

The power generation mix for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry is dominated by gas with over 70% share of on-grid electricity generation, with hydro supplying the rest

In view of resurging sector reforms in the Nigerian extractive sector and global rise in commodity prices, local interests in mining have since grown especially considering its potential for inter sectoral growth...

As Nigeria currently experiences a wave of divestments by international oil companies (IOCs), an increased attention is being directed towards the decommissioning of ageing infrastructure.

The ownership and control of all mineral resources in, under or upon any land or waters within the territory of Nigeria are vested exclusively in the Government of the Federation for and on behalf of the Nigerian people by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999.